JA Finance Park is Junior Achievement’s capstone program for personal financial planning and career exploration. This program, comprising a curriculum and a simulation, helps students build a foundation on which they can make intelligent financial decisions that last a lifetime, including decisions related to income, expenses, savings, and credit. This educator-led classroom curriculum culminates with a visit to JA Finance Park, a realistic on-site facility, where students engage with volunteers and put into practice what they’ve learned by developing a personal budget.
Volunteers will need to arrive by 8:15am for a short training. The students will arrive by 9:00am. The simulation will end by 2:00pm. Volunteers will oversee and assist a small group of students at one of the JA BizTown businesses. We ask that volunteers dress comfortably as you will be standing and interacting with your students. Organization or company shirts are welcomed. Volunteers will receive lunch, however, if you have any dietary restrictions, you may prefer to provide your lunch.
Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, and are required to complete a background check before the day of the event. Following registration, a background screen link will be sent via email. If not completed, the volunteer will be unable to volunteer. If you are bilingual or multilingual, please note the languages spoken in the notes section.
Please see the below list of accompanying schools:
October
- Monday, October 30 MBA Middle- Rescheduled to February 21, 2024
January
- Wednesday, January 17 Journey Coleman- Moved to March 19th
- Thursday, January 18 Compass Hickory Hill
- Friday, January 19 Journey Coleman- Moved to March 22
February
- Tuesday, February 13 Compass Community
- Thursday, February 15 Memphis Business Academy-Hickory Hill
- Friday, February 16 Binghampton Christian Academy
- Wednesday, February 21 MBA Middle
March
- Thursday, March 7
- Friday, March 22 KIPP
- Friday, March 22 Collegiate School of Memphis
May
- Wednesday, May 22 Believe Memphis
